9 Healthy Ways You Can Deal With the End of Daylight Saving Time

Yay for the extra hour of sleep! Boo for it being dark when you leave work. Don't let the time change throw you off your game. These tips will help you adjust to Daylight Saving Time and make the most of the extra hour.

Take advantage of the morning light

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Since 7 o’clock is the new 6 o’ clock, set your alarm an hour ealier and you’ll gain an hour in the transition. Use the beautiful morning light for some “me time,” read a good book, email a friend, or enjoy a special breakfast. Here are the 13 ways daylight saving can wreck your health.

Fit in a morning workout

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Use the extra hour to improve your health. Bonus: A morning workout can help keep your mood up throughout the day. It’ll get you outside and expose you to light, which will help your internal body clock adjust.